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Comment Possible Benefits? (Score 2) 217

Server side encryption is only potentially beneficial for limited data breaches where the attacker gains access to the data but not the keys. In the case of government requests, they have the same rights to ask for the keys as for the data. Perhaps if there is a seizure of entire disks then having encryption may oblige them to ask for specific keys and therefore protect your data from snooping when you are not the target. It is also unclear exactly how unique/granular the keys are.

Comment Wrong question (Score 2) 298

Content distribution should not be part of a modern business model. Like it or not, you have to compete in distribution with piracy. The question should be: Can I distribute my content for free and still generate revenue? The answer lies in some of the following possibilities:
1. Subsidize the creation of the content through syndication, sponsorship
2. Monetize the consumption of the content (ads)
3. Value added products/services which are hard to copy
4. Add intangible value through community, zeitgeist

You still have to compete on the content itself and there is not much scarcity in that market. As some other comments mentioned, format is increasingly important. A 50+ page magazine can psychologically daunting compared to a stream of content which can be check and "finished" several times a day. The latter also results in repeat engagement opportunities. Something like ESPN insider may be good to examine.

The fact that the content industry is evolving and requires innovation for survival is a good thing.

Comment Sounds like a missed opportunity (Score 3, Interesting) 174

TAS: "Hello, The Apple Shop"
Caller: "I'm having trouble with..."
TAS (interrupts): "We have a special offer going on today that I highly recommend. It's our exclusive Cider Club membership which will deliver our latest products to you every month, year-round. And when you come into our shop you will get VIP service at our Juice (slur pronunciation) Bar. This is a limited time offer."
Caller: "Wow that sounds great how much is this Cyber (don't correct them) Club?"
TAS: "It's just £199 for the year, billed on a recurring basis. I can take your credit card information now."
Caller: "Sounds too good to be true! Sign me up!"

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